Alexandra Place
Bedford, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £193,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 53% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£193,000).
Safety (15), environment (26), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 53% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£193,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (26), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £193,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (26) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 53% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Alexandra Place is located in Bedford. Crime is a significant concern, with 1055 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 499 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Alexandra Road) is 166m away. The median property price is £193,000, with exceptional growth of 53% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alexandra Place, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Bridges Clinic 983m · 12 min walk
- Bedford Hospital South Wing 992m · 12 min walk
- Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 1090m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- St Mary's Gardens 555m · 7 min walk
- Hill Rise Local Nature Reserve 1187m · 15 min walk
- The Slipe 1201m · 15 min walk
- Bedford Park 1471m · 18 min walk
- Addison Howard Park 1829m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Livingstone Primary School 635m · 8 min walk
- Bedford Free School 712m · 9 min walk
- Peter Pan Nursery School 1143m · 14 min walk
- Cauldwell School 1143m · 14 min walk
- Edith Cavell Primary School 1150m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Western Street — Bedford40
- Brereton Road — Bedford43
- Battison Street — Bedford40
- St Loyes Street — Bedford46
- Priory Street — Bedford43
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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